Safety and emergenciesQuestion 179 of 1700
In an occupied bed, what do you do before you go to the opposite side of the bed?
- Lower the bed to the floor
- Take off the resident's gown
- Remove the pillows
- Put the side rail up
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Correct answer: Put the side rail up
The side rail keeps the resident from falling while you work on the far side.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.6: Skills Checklist- Making an Occupied Bed
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026